depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
depends
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present tense formof depend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But the success of any “Sense and Sensibility” depends on the rapport between the sisters, and both actors deliver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
“The market’s sweet spot depends on higher rates remaining a reflection of economic strength,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
One possibility is that awareness depends not simply on whether individual brain regions remain active, but on how information is coordinated and shared across larger networks of brain regions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The long-term prognosis depends on a number of things, including the stage of the cancer when identified and the person's overall health.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“That depends on how long it takes you to crack the case.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
